Eliot Engel actually said...

"The Iranian regime hasn't paused its nuclear program; why should we pause our sanctions efforts as the administration is pressuring Congress to do?"

"I support the President's effort to engage Iran and believe we must continue to explore every diplomatic option to resolve this crisis."

"Iran remains the world's top state sponsor of terrorism, and continues to support Hezbollah."

"This intense pressure brought Iran back to the negotiating table, and this pressure must be maintained."